Austrian Euro Design
For images of the common side and a detailed description of the coins, see euro coins.
| € 0.01 | € 0.02 | € 0.05 |
|---|---|---|
| An Alpine gentian as a symbol of Austria's part in developing EU environmental policy. | An Alpine edelweiss as a symbol of Austria's part in developing EU environmental policy. | An Alpine primrose as a symbol of Austria's part in developing EU environmental policy. |
| € 0.10 | € 0.20 | € 0.50 |
| St. Stephen's Cathedral, the epitome of Viennese gothic architecture dating to 1160. | Belvedere Palace, an example of baroque architecture, symbolising national freedom and sovereignty. | Secession hall within a circle, symbolising the birth of art nouveau and a new age in the country. |
| € 1.00 | € 2.00 | € 2 Coin Edge |
| Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (with his signature), a famous Austrian composer, in reference to the idea of Austria as a "land of music". | Bertha von Suttner, a radical Austrian pacifist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, as a symbol of Austria's efforts to support peace. |
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